Chapter 1239: Chapter 1214: Accusations and Counteraccusations

"How could it be you?" Political Commissioner Zhao looked at the young man in front of him with a face full of surprise.

Seeing the commissioner’s expression, Yang Wei knew the two people must be acquainted.

But he still asked, "Commissioner, you know each other?"

Political Commissioner Zhao ignored him and instead gave him a fierce look, thinking that Yang Wei had really screwed him over.

Ye Chen didn’t say anything, his expression indifferent.

Political Commissioner Zhao was an old hand at reading people’s expressions and knew Ye Chen was displeased.

He turned to Zhou Susu and said, "Captain Zhou, Mr. Ye is here, and you didn’t even tell us. It’s really quite a lack of formality."

Zhou Susu replied bluntly, "Commissioner, you didn’t give me a chance to speak either. You’ve been talking non-stop. Where’s my space to say anything? Also, you seem quite eager to catch my slip-ups."

Zhou Susu’s words made Political Commissioner Zhao’s face alternate between shades of red and white.

He quickly explained, "It’s all Yang Wei’s fault. He doesn’t get the facts straight before spreading rumors."

Then he glared at Yang Wei fiercely, saying, "As a member of the police team, instead of focusing on solving cases properly, you’re here stirring up trouble and tattling like a child. If I don’t teach you a lesson, you’ll keep doing this."

Upon hearing this, Yang Wei was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Political Commissioner Zhao to say such things.

"Commissioner, didn’t you seem pretty pleased when I mentioned the issue earlier? You even said it’s good to have caught Zhou Susu’s mistake. Why are you now denying it?" Yang Wei suddenly retorted.

"Yang Wei, stop spewing nonsense here. When did I ever say that?" Political Commissioner Zhao said irritably.

His voice was getting more heated.

Political Commissioner Zhao hadn’t expected the usually honest Yang Wei to be so bold today, daring to contradict him.

He didn’t dare say too much about Zhou Susu’s rudeness, especially with Ye Chen backing her.

But Yang Wei was different; if even a mere policeman dared to talk back, how could he continue being a commissioner?

If this got out, it would be quite embarrassing for him.

"Commissioner, how could someone as significant as you change face and not admit your words?" Yang Wei continued.

"Yang Wei, as a policeman, watch your words," Political Commissioner Zhao said with a dark face.

At this point, Yang Wei finally knew fear and stopped talking.

Ye Chen had been watching Political Commissioner Zhao and Yang Wei in a heated argument without saying a word.

"Mr. Ye, sorry to let you witness this," Political Commissioner Zhao said with a smile, his face calming somewhat.

"Commissioner Zhao, you are too kind, of course not," Ye Chen said with a smile. "If my presence is causing problems for Susu, that wouldn’t be good."

"Mr. Ye, how could it be? You’re certainly welcome; if it were someone else, there might be an issue," Political Commissioner Zhao replied jovially.

After hearing this, Ye Chen waved a hand and said, "I think it’s inappropriate."

He spoke while heading towards the door.

Political Commissioner Zhao was a bit stunned.

He approached Ye Chen and asked, "Mr. Ye, where are you going?"

"I’m, of course, leaving," Ye Chen replied calmly.

"Mr. Ye, why say such a thing?" Political Commissioner Zhao asked, confused.

Just a moment ago, he had said Ye Chen’s presence wasn’t an issue. So why did Ye Chen want to leave?

Ye Chen said with a smile, "I think I should go, to avoid any case-related details from leaking."

"Mr. Ye, I was just joking earlier. How could you possibly leak information, especially since you’ve helped the precinct solve many cases and received praise from the director," Political Commissioner Zhao said.

Whatever the case, he wanted Ye Chen to stay, as Ye Chen was well regarded by Director Zhou.

If he let Ye Chen leave, and Director Zhou found out, he’d definitely be reprimanded for it.

Moreover, Director Zhou was about to return soon.

"You think it’s a joke, but I took it seriously," Ye Chen said.

Just then, Director Zhou walked in from outside.

"Younger Brother Ye, sorry about that, I had to step out to take care of something, leaving you waiting here," Director Zhou said with a smile to Ye Chen.

Seeing Director Zhou return, Political Commissioner Zhao thought, "It’s true, you dread something and it comes."

Before Ye Chen could speak, Political Commissioner Zhao said with a smile, "Director Zhou, why did you return so soon?"

Actually, Director Zhou had told Political Commissioner Zhao when leaving that he wouldn’t be back until the afternoon.

But it turned out he returned much earlier than expected.

"Well, everything went smoothly, so I came back early," Director Zhou said with a smile.

He looked at Political Commissioner Zhao and asked, "Commissioner, you’re here too?"

"Yes, I heard Mr. Ye was here, so I rushed over," Political Commissioner Zhao replied.

"Good, good, we mustn’t neglect Mr. Ye; he’s helped solve a lot of cases for the precinct, and I specifically asked Captain Zhou to invite him for the recent murder case," Director Zhou said with satisfaction.

Upon hearing this, Political Commissioner Zhao’s heart sank.

It turned out Director Zhou had asked Ye Chen to come, no wonder Zhou Susu was so self-righteous.

If Director Zhou learned what happened just now, he’d surely be furious.

Yang Wei, seeing this, was also dumbfounded.

He hadn’t expected Ye Chen to be so formidable, esteemed by Director Zhou.

Thinking about his foolish actions, Yang Wei regretted it, as he had spread rumors out of jealousy that Ye Chen was Zhou Susu’s boyfriend.

If Director Zhou found out about this, Yang Wei knew he’d be in serious trouble, and he even started to tremble at the thought.

"Director Zhou, you all talk; I’ll be leaving now," Ye Chen said with a smile.

"Younger Brother Ye, why are you leaving just when I arrived? Is there something urgent you need to attend to?" Director Zhou asked Ye Chen.

He had intended to discuss the case with Ye Chen but didn’t expect Ye Chen to be in a rush to leave.

"I don’t have any urgent matter really; it’s more about the precinct not being too welcoming to me, considering I’m not a cop—it’s risky if case details get leaked," Ye Chen said casually.

Director Zhou knew immediately there was an underlying meaning to Ye Chen’s words, likely related to Political Commissioner Zhao.

"Mr. Ye, why would you say such a thing? Even if you’re not a cop, you’re more capable than any of our precinct officers. We welcome you wholeheartedly, and we know you well enough to avoid any such problems," Political Commissioner Zhao said hastily.

"Oh? Really, Commissioner, that’s not what you said just now," Ye Chen looked at Political Commissioner Zhao and said.

At this moment, Political Commissioner Zhao was already terrified, sweat covering his forehead.